| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $144.41 | 6.445% | $153.7172 | $153.72 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.96 | 7.607% | $52.6844 | $52.68 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.96 | 12.813% | $37.1832 | $37.18 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.39 | 5.779% | $16.2794 | $16.28 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.48 | 10.176% | $218.6773 | $218.68 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.50 | 3.835% | $70.0886 | $70.09 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.57 | 12.490% | $45.6372 | $45.64 | $45.65 | $45.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $548.27 | $594.2673 | $594.27 | $594.35 | $594.30 | |